Tune In
This collection of songs spans several genres and decades, but each of them plays an important role in the life and relationship of Barrett and Jane. The playlist features everything from an achingly beautiful classical piece by Brahms that was played at Jane’s funeral, to the sweetly romantic pop songs that punctuate the couple’s relationship. You can listen to the playlist here directly, or through Spotify. And to learn more about each song and its significance, check out the In Sickness Book Guide
Photograph: Rick Wenner
About Barrett
Barrett Rollins is an oncologist and cancer researcher who has published over one hundred scholarly articles, chapters, and books. In Sickness is his debut work for a general audience. He is the Linde Family Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and was, for sixteen years, chief scientific officer at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Born and raised in Cleveland, he graduated from Amherst College—which also gave him an honorary Doctor of Science—and received his M.D. and Ph.D. from Case Western Reserve University where he was honored with its Distinguished Alumni Award. He is a long-time trustee of the Interlochen Center for the Arts and lives in Boston with his wife Lynn and their dogs, Skyler and Zeke.
Book Club
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